In fact, it was constantly spreading, represented an ever-growing danger, undermined the rule of law and ran counter to economic and social development. It was therefore necessary to prepare a new protocol that would address that traffic, providing for penalties against the offenders and for the protection of victims through material and moral assistance.
Ese tráfico, en continuo crecimiento, representa un peligro cada vez mayor, atenta contra la primacía del derecho y lastra el desarrollo económico y social de los pueblos, por lo que es una necesidad acuciante elaborar un nuevo protocolo que permita reprimir esas actividades, castigar a los responsables y proteger a las víctimas prestándoles asistencia material y moral.